Drayage—it sounds niche, but for shippers, manufacturers, and 3PLs, it can be a make-or-break factor in total logistics costs and time efficiency. Whether you're moving containers from a railyard to a nearby warehouse or supporting a regional supply chain in the Midwest and beyond, drayage planning is critical.

At JA Group, we specialize in time-sensitive, high-volume drayage and regional distribution with a strategic focus on all ports. 

Here’s how a more efficient drayage strategy can help you work faster, spend less, and keep cargo moving.

What Is Drayage (and Why It Matters)?

Drayage refers to the short-distance movement of containers—typically from a port, rail yard, or warehouse to a final inland destination. While it seems simple, it’s often the most time-sensitive and delay-prone link in the intermodal chain.

JA Group’s integrated logistics capabilities—scheduling technology, service, and regional agility—make our network your trusted partner for fast, clean container movement.

4 Ways to Optimize Drayage and Save

1. Pre-Schedule Your Pickups Around Terminal Cutoffs

• Planning pickups around railyard and port cutoffs prevents per diem and demurrage charges.
   
• JA Group helps customers stay proactive with our team’s expertise in monitoring and providing solutions for drayage.
   

2. Bundle Drayage With Transloading or Storage

• Need temporary storage or quick re-palletizing? JA Group offers transloading and value-added services, so your containers don’t sit empty or full longer than they should.
   
• One invoice. One solution. Fewer vendors.
   

3. Rely on Integrated Operations, Not Fragmented Brokers

• Our JA Integrated Solutions program aligns drayage with broader supply chain planning, reducing handoffs and eliminating guesswork.
   
• We partner with your team to develop and deploy sustainable plans that adapt to volume surges or changes in delivery.
   

Why JA Group?

• A partner that can assist in all the ports throughout the United States and Canada.
   
• Deep integration with railyards, partner carriers, and intermodal hubs.
   
• Dedicated customer success and compliance support.
   

Ready to Optimize Your Drayage Plan?

Whether you’re new to intermodal or looking to tighten up a complex network, JA Group delivers Midwest drayage solutions that work. Let us help you streamline your plan and cut unnecessary costs—without sacrificing speed or service.

Contact us today at JA Group to get started.